1 Using prepositions
Underline the prepositions in the following text (ignoring to + infinitives).
Prepositions
UNIT
3.8
Prepositions are generally short words such as ‘by’ or ‘at’, which have a variety of
uses. They are important because different prepositions can change the meaning of
a sentence. This unit explains how they can be understood, linking them to nouns,
adjectives and verbs. Students should consult a standard English grammar for a full
list of prepositional combinations.The purpose of this paper is to examine the development of the textile industry in
Catalonia over the period 1780–1880. This clearly contributed to the region’s
industrialisation, and was valuable for stimulating exports. In conclusion, the
paper sets out to demonstrate the relationship between the decline in agricultural
employment and the supply of cheap labour in the factory context.